This week, in art we have been learning about shading and making things look 3 dimensional . We have learnt that the shade of the colour depends on where the light comes from . We have drawn objects like chess pieces, torches and mugs.

LITERACY

In literacy, we have drafted a diary entry written by Ruth -a character from a book we are studying.We will be redrafting in the new term.

This week we have been learning about Alem Kelo from the story Refugee boy. He has been going through a really tough time.His mum has died. How upsetting.Also, we will be writing a diary entry about a girl named Ruth

In R.E we are learning about Hinduism. Did you know that no one knows who created it. WOW!

In Art, we have been doing shading and drawing objects that we find interesting.

HISTORYOur topic in history is WWII! We have made leaflets to persuade the adults to evacuate their children! We also made posters about the different roles that you could have had. The different groups were "Home Guard, Bombing, The Blackout, Evacuees, Internment, Rationing, and Gas Attacks" Recently we went to see a show called "Vackees". It was about the adventures evacuees from London had in the Devon countryside. ARTLast week we had a craft afternoon where our parents could come in and help us make things for the Christmas fayre. ENGLISHWe have just finished reading "Friend or Foe" -it was a good book. Soon, we are going to write a story of our own about the children in the war and how they would have felt. we are also going to create a shadow puppet show, yet again about evacuees.

This week we've read the book "Hidden Figures" about 4 black women who overcame prejudice to work for the U.S.A.'s space agency - NASA.We found out how they refused to let sexist and racist attitudes and laws prevent them from reaching their goals.

We've also learnt about the treatment of Jews under the Nazi regime in Europe during WW2 - the horrific treatment and reasons behind it.

Some really important, challenging and emotive lessons.

We're looking forward to catching up with art and "display day" next week when we get to be even more creative and refresh the displays in the corridor and classroom to show off what we've learnt.

Thanks to the children for their mature and thoughtful attitude this week.

In literacy we have been reading a book called Rose Blanche ,it is about a girl who lived in World War 2 . We even wrote from Rose's point of view.In foundation we are learning about the persecution of Jews in Nazi, Germany.Science ,has been all about Edward Jenner and how he invented vaccination for Smallpox by using another disease (cowpox).